Marriott Alp & Tl

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Marriott Alp & Tl

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Stormy
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

3-5cm of storm snow today being pushed into windslabs over near surface facets and surface hoar at TL and alpine elevations. Thin soft slabs showing shooting cracks and surface facet/fresh combo moving on steeper slopes. Ski conditions still very good with ski penetration from 15-20cm on northern aspects. Facet layer down 70-80cm appears to be tightening up but much will depend on how much precipitation this storm brings. Temps remaining brisk and most fresh snow are needle grains which is helping the wind push them into soft slabs...